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Khalil IssaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Arabic Linguistics
• Morphology
• Grammar
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Khalil Issa serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Arabic at Bethlehem University's Faculty of Arts, bringing expertise from his Ph.D. in Morphology, Grammar and Prosody (University of Malaga, Spain), Master's degree (University of Granada), and Bachelor's degree (Bethlehem University). His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Morphology, Grammar and Prosody from the University of Malaga, Spain Master's degree from the University of Granada Bachelor's degree from Bethlehem University Dr. Issa's research spans Arabic Linguistics with specialized focus on Morphology, Grammar, Prosody, Palestinian Dialect, and Reflective Writing pedagogy. He has authored three foundational texts: Sharḥ Al-Jumal Fin-Naḥw , Al-Jamiʿ Al-Wafi fi ʿIlm Al-ʿArud Wal-Qawafi , and Milʾ at-Tarf Min Ilm as-Sarf , establishing his authority in Arabic linguistic structures. His publication portfolio reveals dual research trajectories: educational methodology innovations in teacher training portfolios and sociolinguistic analysis of Palestinian dialect patterns. This interdisciplinary approach connects theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications, particularly in reflective writing assessment. Dr. Issa maintains active scholarly engagement through Google Scholar and ResearchGate profiles. He is accessible at room D-201 (extension 2303) and via institutional email kissa@bethlehem.edu.

Owen RambowView profile

Professor

• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• Morphology
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Owen Rambow is a Professor at Stony Brook University's AI Innovation Institute, specializing in natural language processing and computational linguistics with a focus on formal linguistic analysis. Education and Career: Ph.D. in Computer and Information Sciences, University of Pennsylvania 15-year tenure as Research Scientist at Columbia University Industry experience at AT&T Labs—Research and Elemental Cognition LLC Research Focus: Rambow's work centers on morphology, syntax, and semantics within Tree Adjoining Grammar (TAG) frameworks, bridging phrase structure and dependency representations. His research spans natural language generation/understanding, discourse analysis of belief/sentiment signaling in email/Twitter communications, and sociolinguistic studies of power/gender dynamics in written conversations across Arabic, English, German, and Hindi. Publication Trends: Recent work (2024-2025) heavily explores large language model capabilities in multi-dimensional writing assessment, emotion recognition, theory of mind validation, and morphophonological processing. Key themes include zero-shot learning limitations, cross-dialectal analysis, and pragmatic marker recognition in specialized domains like roadrunner cartoon dialogues.

Kristen BrustadView profile

Associate Professor

• Arabic dialects
• Syntax
• Language ideology
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Kristen Brustad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts. She teaches and studies Arabic dialects, language ideology, and the history of Arabic. Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University (1991) Her research focuses on Arabic dialects, syntax, language ideology, and Arabic literary and linguistic history. She maintains an Arabic Dialects website and has authored books and publications in her field. For academic correspondence, she can be reached at brustad@austin.utexas.edu.

Mehmet Emin YağcıView profile

Assistant Professor

• Islamic History
• Ottoman History
• Arabic Language and Literature
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Dr. Mehmet Emin Yağcı is an Assistant Professor at Kutahya Dumlupinar University's Faculty of Theology, Department of Islamic History and Arts, where he specializes in the Biography of the Prophet and Islamic History. He has held this position since 2023, following previous roles as a Lecturer (2021-2022) and Instructor (2014-2021) at the same institution. His academic journey began with high school education at Bilecik Imam Hatip High School (1971-1978), followed by dual bachelor's degrees from Uludağ University in Basic Islamic Sciences and Fiqh-Kalam (1978-1982). He later earned his Master's degree (2014-2016) and PhD (2016-2021) in Islamic History and Arts from Eskişehir Osmangazi University. Dr. Yağcı's research focuses on Islamic History, particularly Ottoman History, with significant contributions to manuscript studies and the intersection of religion with mental health. His scholarly work frequently examines Ahterî History, a 16th-century Islamic historical text, and explores Ottoman medical practices related to mental conditions. He has published extensively on Arabic manuscripts from the Kütahya region, Islamic creation narratives, and Arabic language pedagogy. His scholarly output includes 12 publications comprising books, journal articles, and conference proceedings. Notable works include 'ARABIC MANUSCRIPT OF ISLAMIC HISTORY IN KÜTAHYA VAHİD PAŞA MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY' (2024), 'Interdisciplinary Studies on Mental Health and Religion' (2022), and multiple analyses of Ahterî History that demonstrate his methodological rigor in historical source criticism. Ministry of National Education Discretion (2012) Ministry of National Education Thanks (2011) With over 40 years of teaching experience, Dr. Yağcı has taught at various Imam Hatip High Schools under the Ministry of Education (1982-2014) before joining Kutahya Dumlupinar University. His teaching portfolio includes Islamic History II, Arabic Language, Kavaid (Arabic grammar), and Kiraa (Quranic recitation). Highly proficient in Arabic, he scored 82 on the KPDS Arabic exam (1991) and 73.75 on the YÖKDİL Arabic exam (2017), which supports both his research on classical texts and his language instruction. Dr. Yağcı is an active member of the Association of Theology Accreditation Agency since 2018.

Ute BohnackerView profile

Professor

• Language Acquisition
• Bilingualism
• Narrative Analysis
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Ute Bohnacker is Professor of Linguistics at Uppsala University's Department of Linguistics and Philology and also holds the position of Reader in Scandinavian Languages. She has made significant contributions to the field of linguistics through her research on language acquisition, bilingualism, and narrative analysis, with particular focus on Germanic languages and multilingual child development in the Swedish context. Her research expertise spans first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, narrative structures, grammar, and discourse, with special interest in Germanic languages. Bohnacker's recent work has expanded into language assessment and impaired populations, examining both typical and atypical multilingual child language development. She has conducted morphosyntactic studies of Icelandic and Swedish child language, investigated word order and discourse pragmatics in adult second and third language learners, and contributed to theory-building in second language research regarding the influence of first and second languages on third language acquisition. Bohnacker's publication record from 2021-2025 reveals a consistent focus on bilingual language development across multiple language pairs (Turkish-Swedish, Arabic-Swedish, German-Swedish), with particular attention to narrative macrostructure, vocabulary development, and language assessment. Her work demonstrates a clear progression from theoretical linguistics to practical applications in educational and clinical settings, with increasing emphasis on developmental language disorders in bilingual contexts. She has been actively involved in the European network COST Action IS0804 on multilingualism and language impairment and has led the development of the Multilingual Assessment Instrument for Narratives (MAIN), now used worldwide. Currently, she leads the interdisciplinary BiLI-TAS project (funded by Vetenskapsrådet 2014-2019 and Riksbankens jubileumsfond 2020-) that maps language development in bilingual Turkish-, Arabic-, and German-speaking preschool children and early school-age children in Sweden. Bohnacker's research group examines language development in both heritage languages and Swedish, identifying typical developmental stages and warning signs for atypical development (language disorder). Her empirical results have direct relevance for theory-building in language acquisition research, language disorders, and speech therapy practice.

• Arabic Linguistics
• Arabic Grammar
• Arabic Rhetoric
• +3 more

Halid Hamedu serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic Islamic Sciences at the Faculty of Theology, Artvin Coruh University, Turkey, a position he has held since 2016. His academic work centers on Arabic language studies within Islamic scholarly traditions, with a focus on linguistic analysis of classical texts and pedagogical applications in Arabic grammar instruction. His educational background includes advanced studies at Tishreen University (Syria) in Arabic Literature and Grammar during 2005-2008 and 1994-1995, complemented by foundational training in Arabic Rhetoric at the University of Mosul (Iraq) from 1985-1989. Dr. Hamedu's research spans Arabic Linguistics, Grammar, Rhetoric, Semantics, and Syntax, with particular emphasis on contextual analysis of grammatical structures and classical Islamic texts. His methodology bridges theoretical linguistics with historical Islamic scholarship, examining syntactic phenomena through semantic and pragmatic lenses while preserving traditional analytical frameworks. His publication record from 2002-2023 reveals consistent scholarly output in Arabic linguistic theory, Quranic exegesis commentary analysis, and historical Islamic education documentation. Recent works demonstrate increasing focus on manuscript studies and regional Islamic scholarship, particularly concerning Ottoman-era Yemeni and Black Sea region academic traditions. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Dr. Hamedu maintains active teaching responsibilities in Arabic language courses at Artvin Coruh University while previously instructing at Yemeni scientific institutes. No formal student advising relationships or research grants were specified in the available records. His academic activities include critical editions of classical Arabic texts on rhetoric, prayer, Jerusalem studies, and creed, reflecting deep engagement with primary sources in Islamic intellectual history.

• African Languages
• Linguistics
• Ethnolinguistics
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Gian Claudio serves as a Lecturer at the University of Naples 'L'Orientale', holding dual affiliations with the Department of Asia, Africa and Mediterranean and the Department of Human and Social Sciences. His academic career spans over a decade, including research positions as University Researcher (2016-2022) and current teaching appointments for the 2025-2026 academic year across multiple Hausa language and literature courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research centers on African linguistic systems with specialized expertise in Hausa and Kushi languages. Key investigations include kinship terminologies, lexicographic methodologies, language documentation practices, and socio-linguistic dynamics affecting minority languages in Nigeria. This ethnolinguistic work integrates anthropological perspectives to examine language-culture interrelationships, contributing significantly to endangered language preservation efforts and documenting Arabic loanword influences in Central/East African languages. Analysis of his 43 publications (2020-2024) reveals consistent thematic focus on African language structures and preservation challenges. Recent works demonstrate methodological diversity spanning historical linguistics, discourse analysis, and comparative lexicography, with recurrent examination of kinship systems and language endangerment. Publications frequently address practical documentation challenges while maintaining theoretical rigor in linguistic anthropology. Professionally, Gian Claudio directs the Journal of African Languages and Literatures, providing editorial leadership since 2020. While no scientific awards appear in current records, this editorial role signifies peer recognition within African linguistics scholarship. The available information indicates no doctoral student supervision or major research grants, though his course development in linguistic research methodologies suggests pedagogical mentorship at the undergraduate level.

• Biblical Hebrew
• Post-Biblical Hebrew
• Syriac Lexicography
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Mats Eskhult is Professor in Semitic Languages at Uppsala University's Department of Linguistics and Philology, holding a PhD in Semitic languages (1990), associate professorship (2002), and full professorship (2012). His academic career spans 35 years of university teaching with focus on grammatical phenomena beyond standard rules. Educational milestones include: PhD in Semitic Languages (1990) Associate Professor (Docent) (2002) Full Professor of Semitic Languages (2012) His research interests center on biblical and post-biblical Hebrew , Syriac lexicography (particularly particles), Arabic Bible translation , early Christian literature , and Semitic languages in early modern Europe . Eskhult emphasizes grammatical phenomena that resist standard rule-based descriptions, bridging historical linguistics with textual analysis across Jewish and Christian traditions. His work reveals how Semitic languages evolved through translation practices and cross-cultural contact. Analysis of his publication trends (1981-2018) shows persistent focus on Hebrew verb systems (Qumran/Biblical), Syriac particles, and translation techniques in Christian texts. Key thematic developments include increasing attention to historical lexicography (especially Gesenius' influence) and interdisciplinary connections between linguistics, theology, and urban history in Late Antiquity. His work consistently examines how grammatical features reflect broader cultural and historical contexts. Eskhult has supervised students in Hebrew, Syriac, and Bible translation projects , emphasizing practical application of linguistic analysis. While specific grants aren't detailed, his 35-year teaching career and extensive publication record indicate sustained research funding support typical of senior professors at major research universities. His editorial work on Orientalia Suecana demonstrates leadership in Scandinavian Semitic scholarship, fostering academic collaboration through journal editing and symposium organization (e.g., 400-year Semitic Languages professorship commemoration).

Sinayanan Zahra D. MacararicView profile

Associate Professor

• Arabic Language
• Islamic Studies
• Arabic Grammar
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Prof. Sinayanan Zahra D. Macararic serves as Associate Professor V in the Teaching Arabic Department at Mindanao State University's King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS), where she has advanced Arabic grammar instruction since 1990. Her career exemplifies deep integration of language pedagogy with Islamic disciplinary frameworks across the Marawi City campus. Her educational foundation includes: Master of Arts in Islamic Studies major in Muslim Laws (2018, Mindanao State University) Bachelor of Science in Teaching Arabic (1987, Mindanao State University) High School (1982, MSU-Balo-i Community High School) Elementary (1978, Balo-i Central Elementary School) Research centers on Arabic language acquisition within Islamic contexts, examining grammatical structures, teaching methodologies, and Shari'ah law applications. Her work bridges linguistic theory with religious education, emphasizing practical fluency development through culturally responsive pedagogy. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on Arabic grammar systems and instructional innovation, culminating in her 2020 textbook synthesizing decades of classroom experience with scholarly rigor. These works establish foundational frameworks for Islamic language education in Southeast Asia. Academic recognition includes: College Leadership Award (June 2018) Academic Excellence Awardee (June 2018) Her advising extends through departmental leadership and extension services including the Campus-Intergroup Quiz Bowl on Islamic History and Monthly Round Table Discussions on Islam, Muslim Women and Development. The Academic Personnel Development Program scholarship enabled her graduate studies, while community initiatives like the TESDA-certified Organic Fertilizer training demonstrate cross-disciplinary engagement. As Chairperson of the Teaching Arabic Department (1995-1996, 2004-2005), she shaped curriculum development within KFCIAAS, contributing to MSU's mission of integrating Islamic, Arabic, and Asian studies through faculty collaboration and community outreach programs.